Aged care homes near Coolum, QLD
No aged care homes are based in Coolum itself on the current government service list, but nearby homes are listed below. Here is what is within 20 km.
Aged care homes within 20 km of Coolum
Coolum Beach Care Centre
St Mary's Coolum Beach
Arcare Peregian Springs
Estia Health Mount Coolum
Estia Health Pacific Paradise
Blue Care Bli Bli Aged Care Facility
Estia Health Twin Waters
Sunrise Beach Aged Care
St Vincent's Care Services Maroochydore
Estia Health Maroochydore
Regis Maroochydore
Regis Kuluin
Arcare Noosa
Arcare Maroochydore
Bolton Clarke Tantula Rise
Lutheran Services - Immanuel Gardens
Bolton Clarke Buderim Views
What the official data says about aged care in Coolum
No aged care homes are based in Coolum itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 28 homes within 20 km, and most families end up choosing one a short drive away.
Across the homes within 20 km, the average overall Star Rating is 3.96 out of 5, against a Queensland average of 3.89 and 3.83 nationally. That is the pool worth comparing, since no home sits in Coolum itself.
The closest homes to Coolum
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolum Beach Care Centre | Coolum Beach | 1.3 km | 4 |
| St Mary's Coolum Beach | Coolum Beach | 1.3 km | 4 |
| Arcare Peregian Springs | Peregian Springs | 3.6 km | 4 |
| Estia Health Mount Coolum | Mount Coolum | 4.1 km | 4 |
| Estia Health Pacific Paradise | Pacific Paradise | 9.2 km | 4 |
| Blue Care Bli Bli Aged Care Facility | Bli Bli | 10.5 km | Not yet rated |
| Estia Health Twin Waters | Twin Waters | 11.1 km | 3 |
| Sunrise Beach Aged Care | Sunrise Beach | 13.2 km | Not yet rated |
How within 20 km of Coolum score on each measure
An overall rating is built from four separate measures. Averages for the homes in reach, next to the national average, so you can see where this area is genuinely strong and where to ask harder questions.
| Measure | Within 20 km | National | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents' experience | 3.96 | 3.63 | how residents themselves rated life in the home, collected in face-to-face interviews. It is the closest thing to asking the people who live there. |
| Compliance | 4.83 | 4.82 | whether the home has met its regulatory obligations. Almost every home scores well here, so a low score is a genuine warning sign rather than a small ding. |
| Staffing | 3.63 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.58 | 3.04 | clinical outcomes the home reports, such as pressure injuries, falls, medication management and unplanned weight loss. |
Source: Australian Government Star Ratings, May 2026 extract. How to read these ratings properly.
Who runs the homes within reach of Coolum
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Estia Health (6 services nearby)Sundale Ltd (4 services nearby)Arcare (3 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (3 services nearby)The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Q.) (2 services nearby)Regis Group Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)Tilburg Proprietary Limited (1 service nearby)St Vincent's Care Services Ltd (1 service nearby)Ozcare (1 service nearby)Lutheran Church of Australia - Queensland District (1 service nearby)NoosaCare Inc (1 service nearby)Opal HealthCare (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Coolum
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Coolum as anywhere in Australia: a basic daily fee of $66.80 a day (as at 20 March 2026) that everyone pays, a means-tested care fee based on your income and assets, and an accommodation payment set by each individual home. That last one is where Coolum homes will differ from each other, and it is the number to ask for in writing. Non-clinical contributions are capped over a lifetime at $137,917.01.
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Coolum Beach (2, 1 km)Mount Coolum (1, 4 km)Peregian Springs (1, 4 km)Pacific Paradise (1, 9 km)Bli Bli (1, 11 km)Twin Waters (1, 11 km)Sunrise Beach (1, 13 km)Maroochydore (4, 14 km)Noosa Heads (1, 14 km)Kuluin (1, 15 km)
Common questions about aged care in Coolum
How many aged care homes are there in Coolum?
None are based in Coolum itself, but 28 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Coolum cost?
There is no single figure. Everyone pays a basic daily fee of $66.80 a day (as at 20 March 2026). On top of that sits a means-tested care fee set by your income and assets, and an accommodation payment that each home sets individually, paid as a refundable lump sum, a daily payment, or a mix. Lifetime contributions are capped at $137,917.01.
Do I have to choose a home in Coolum itself?
No. You can enter any home in Australia that has a place available and accepts your assessment. Families often look a few suburbs wider to find the right fit, which is why we show everything within 20 km of Coolum as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Coolum?
An assessment through My Aged Care (myagedcare.gov.au or 1800 200 422). Nothing is government funded until that assessment is done, and the queue moves slowly, so applying early is the single most useful thing you can do. You can shortlist homes while you wait.